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Turkish Eggs with Creamy Yogurt & Butter Sauce

Turkish Eggs with Creamy Yogurt & Spiced Butter Bliss

A delightful offering known as Çılbır, Turkish Eggs with Creamy Yogurt and Butter Sauce is a comforting and savory breakfast.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Turkish
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Herbed Yogurt
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt or whole milk ricotta
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil or sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice or white wine/apple cider vinegar
  • 1 clove Garlic grated or 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Dill or fresh parsley/basil
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Mint or a pinch of dried mint
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
For the Poached Eggs
  • 4 large Eggs
  • 1 tablespoon Distilled White Vinegar
For the Spiced Butter Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter or ghee as a dairy-free alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Aleppo Pepper or mild red pepper flakes/paprika
For Serving
  • 2 pieces Pita or Crusty Bread

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Slotted spoon
  • Paper towels

Method
 

How to Make Turkish Eggs
  1. In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, grated garlic, chopped dill, and salt. Whisk until smooth and creamy; set aside to let the flavors meld.
  2. Fill a saucepan with water and add the distilled white vinegar, bringing it to a gentle simmer. Crack the eggs into separate ramekins, then gently slide them into the simmering water. Poach for about 3 minutes until the whites are set and yolks remain nice and runny.
  3. Carefully use a slotted spoon to transfer the poached eggs to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb any excess water.
  4. In a small pan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Once melted, stir in the Aleppo pepper and let it cook for about 1 minute, until fragrant and slightly bubbly.
  5. Spread the herbed yogurt evenly on plates; place two poached eggs atop each serving. Drizzle the peppery butter sauce generously over the eggs and garnish with extra herbs and a sprinkle of flaky salt. Serve warm with pita or crusty bread for scooping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 370mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Optional: A sprinkle of crumbled feta cheese adds a delightful zing! For the best results, use fresh eggs, and keep the water just below a simmer while poaching.

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